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Which statement describes peer pressure?

A
A teen lets her friends give her used makeup even though she is worried about passing germs.
B
A teen decides not to drink alcohol at a party even though she sees other people drinking.
C
A teen lets his friends know how much their support means to him even though he does not have to.
D
A teen decides to go to a party and makes some new friends there even though he did not think he would.
3

Which practice is part of environmental hygiene?

A
trimming nails
B
brushing teeth
C
washing hands
D
cleaning up spills
4

Extended exposure to certain sounds can be harmful. Which sound may damage hearing?

A
refrigerator running (40 decibels)
B
vacuum cleaner running (70 decibels)
C
hair dryer blowing (80 decibels)
D
shotgun firing (145 decibels)
5

The average adult needs about 8 hours of sleep each night. When should teens go to bed relative to adults if they wake up at the same time?

A
1 to 2 hours earlier
B
20 to 30 minutes earlier
C
20 to 30 minutes later
D
1 to 2 hours later
6

Which practice is part of environmental hygiene?

A
trimming nails
B
brushing teeth
C
washing hands
D
cleaning up spills
7

Which health risk may result from tattoos?

A
infection
B
skin cancer
C
hearing loss
D
ringing in the ears
8

A teen is thinking about going tanning because all her friends say that she looks less attractive without a tan. Her aunt tells her about a cancerous mole she had removed.If the teen decides against tanning, which cultural influence was most important to her?

A
elders
B
gender roles
C
peer pressure
D
religious doctrine
9

Which health risk is associated with tanning beds?

A
addiction
B
hepatitis
C
skin cancer
D
tetanus
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This image shows someone practicing good hygiene.

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A
smelling unwanted body odors
B
the transmission of disease
C
exposure to toxic chemicals
D
the spread of common pests

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